JDAIM shines a light on the disability community and the amazing impact they have on Jewish Greater Washington. Join us this February, and year-round, to raise awareness, champion the rights, and continue to meet the needs of people with disabilities. Together, in partnership with organizations and communities around the world, we can foster a more inclusive Jewish community that recognizes everyone’s value, dignity, and capabilities.
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1 in 4 American adults — 27 percent — have some type of disability*
6.1% are deaf or have serious difficulty hearing*
4.8% have a vision disability with blindness or serious difficulty seeing even when wearing glasses*
12.1% have a mobility disability with serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs*
12.8% have a cognition disability with serious difficulty concentrating, remembering, or making decisions*
1 in 5 Americans live with a mental illness***
18% of households in Greater Washington include a family member with a health limitation or disability**
Sources:
*Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
**Data from the 2017 Greater Washington Jewish Community Demographic Study, funded by The Morningstar Foundation
***National Institue of Mental Health (NIMH)
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